Probationary Fire Training Officer

Probationary Fire Training Officer

FIRE TRAINING DIVISION

1 Position)

Reporting to : Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief

Department : Fire - Training

Classification : PERMANENT Full Time; Unionized

Salary Range : $122,700 (2024 rate)

Hours of Work : 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Starting Date : TBD, 2024

Application Deadline : No later than 4 : 00 pm September 18, 2024

Responsibilities :

• Safely supervise high-risk emergency training evolutions.
• Evaluate emergency operations and critique to determine department training requirements.
• Approve, develop, conduct, and evaluate training plans and curriculum for the Department.
• Maintain accurate training records, document mandated training according to departmental and legislative standards, ensure all training is conducted in a uniform manner to all members.
• Administer and monitor secondary and college level cooperative education programs and conduct performance evaluations of Coop Students.
• Participate in the development and administration of departmental testing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legislative standards, departmental policies, and best practices.
• Counsel employees on available training and educational opportunities.
• Prepare training budget, control and monitor expenditures.
• May be assigned to assist at an emergency scene as sector or safety officer.
• Under the direction of the Chief, attend Emergency Management Ontario Training sessions and deliver appropriate training to Emergency Management Personnel.
• Attend additional training as directed by the Fire Chief.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications : Essential :

Essential :

• Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I & II Certified.
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level II Certified.
• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level II Certified.
• Ability to instruct, develop, and deliver training in all areas of Fire & Emergency Services operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to prepare and administer training budget.
• Experience in classroom instruction and in the usage of audio-visual aids.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Instructional experience in emergency medical response.
• Instructional and practical experience in incident command.
• Knowledge of NFPA 1500, NFPA 1403, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Section 21 committee guidelines.
• Experience in incident safety officer roles.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, Class D Ontario Driver’s License with Z endorsement.

Preferred :

• Blue Card Command Certified Instructor
• NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer Certified
• Instructional experience in advanced extrication is preferred.
• Instructional experience in hazardous materials response is preferred.
• Instructional experience in various technical rescue disciplines, including ice / water rescue, rope rescue, trench rescue, confined space rescue and structural collapse is preferred.
• Experience and proficiency in e-learning, virtual reality simulation and other multi-media training platforms.
• Administrative and computer skills.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.

We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve.

Please note : Immediate family members, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and supporting documentation as one (1) pdf file only . For ease of review, please list qualifications in the following order :

• Formal Education
• Work Experience
• Professional Qualifications (Licenses, certifications, etc.)
• Community Involvement

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock does not require proof of vaccination status.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Canada. The City of Woodstock will not provide assistance with obtaining work permits.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http : / / careers.cityofwoodstock.ca .

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